Whenever I’m with friends the subject of supplements frequently comes up. I love comparing what my other Lyme friends are taking and sharing what I’ve found that works. Just as I do with my friends, I thought I’d share my very favorite supplements.
Should You Homeschool if You Have a Chronic Illness?
Deciding to homeschool is a deeply personal choice, but if you have a chronic illness or serious medical condition that choice becomes a very complicated matter.
The Perfect Detox Bath
A detox bath is one of the easiest ways to pull toxins from your body and to help you feel better when you’re sick, especially if you have Lyme disease. Detox baths are especially helpful for getting through a Herxheimer which is when your body has an overload of dead bacteria and toxins from the […]
Quite Honestly, I Hate Lyme Disease
It’s Sunday night, there’s a full Hunter’s Moon tonight and quite honestly I’m more than just a bit overwhelmed! I’ve felt sluggish and tired all week, my kids are complaining of a return of symptoms and everyone has been irritable and argumentative. My little guy has had so much pain this weekend and tonight he […]
It’s Fall But You’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
The gorgeous robust colors of fall and brisk cool weather make outdoor activities like hiking and nature walks ever so enticing. With the changing colors of the leaves, it’s hard to stay indoors. I just love fall and find the beauty irresistible. While the weather is fabulous, most people don’t realize that they’re still at […]
Do You Value Your Job as a Homeschool Mom?
It’s the beginning of a new homeschool year for us and we’re already in the full swing of things. Each new year, we start off slowly and really try to enjoy it. On the first day, we pull out all the school books and supplies and sit together taking in all the sights and smells […]
The Impossible Request for Lyme Treatment
There are many reasons why your doctor won’t want to treat you right away for Lyme disease even if you go in prepared and knowledgeable. I’ve written several posts about what you should do if you get a tick bite but reading those posts and printing off my Tick Treatment Guidelines aren’t very helpful when […]
How Gardening Has Been Good For My Lyme
In October of last year, our family moved to a home with established gardens and flower beds around the perimeter of the lot. I’ve always loved planting flowers outside and I adored my herb garden. Before getting sick with Lyme I had learned to use our previous home’s small yard to plant as much as […]
Lyme Disease, Living with Joy and Dreaming Again
In the fall of 2009 I was finally diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease and co-infections after a long, frustrating two years visiting different doctors, trying to get a diagnosis for my declining health. While I still have pain off and on, most days I don’t feel so much like a Lymie, especially since many of […]
Reminding Myself About Life Through Unexpected Loss
I’ve always known that life here on earth is short which makes each and every life extremely valuable.
